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Date/Time
Date(s) - August 28, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Barbara Rose Johns Farmville-Prince Edward Community Library
Categories
Let’s celebrate 250 years of American Literature by taking an in-depth look at four diverse American authors. Pick up a copy of one of the following books at the Farmville library to read, then join us on the listed dates to watch a movie based on the novel.
An introduction will precede the movie and a discussion comparing the book to the film will take place after the screening. Refreshments will be provided.
*Books listed will be available for check out one month prior to the film screening.*
*This program is for adults.*
Movie Screenings
- Fences (2016) Friday, June 26 @ 6 p.m.
- Based on the play, “Fences,” by August Wilson
- The Joy Luck Club (1993) Friday, August 28 @ 6 p.m.
- Based on the book, “The Joy Luck Club,” by Amy Tan
- The Hours (2002) Friday, September 25 @ 6 p.m.
- Based on the book, “The Hours,” by Michael Cunningham
- Hamilton (2020) Friday, November 20 @ 6 p.m.
- Based on the autobiography, “Alexander Hamilton,” by Ron Chernow